The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-12

point. There is an apparent revival of the
military spirit Throughout the Sta Q, and
the same thOuld receive proper enceuraRA-
msnt at your hands. commend The report
Of the AdJutant General to your careful con-
slderati0n.
ARMoRY.
The Armory is used as place of general
deposit, not only for arms, but for books,
reports, etc., in many instances useless. 1
would suggest that a committee be appointed
may seem proper.
CLERICAL ASSISTANCE TO GOVERNOR.
Under the act of 1885, appropriatinK 5000
for clerical Fssi,tancs to the Governor.
have employed erical assistance in INV Of
nee at various times when press of official
business REQUIRED 1t, and have extended on
this account the sum of Sj27 SO, leaving a
bilance ofSi4i2 so of the flnd appropriafed
NE unexpended, and left in the Treasury
as as part OF the generul funds of the State.
me work ana duties OF the Executive De-
pattment, increa ed rs they have ia the past
lew, years, are msie than the Adiutant Cen
eral can well perform, his duties being. aa
WE'LL those of secretary TO tho Governor.
CAPITOL. REPAIRS.
Inc report OF the Board of Comm issioners
to supervise capitol repairs shows the man
ner In which the $500 appropriated has been
expended. Portions OF the building were
~ bal state OF repair, and the appropria-
sloh' wnleh came in good tine, has been
mi
This as is well known, is one of the hest
ana most beautiful public bull linRs in the
country. aud is daily visited by persons
rom fia various parts Of the Union; The tooth
OF ume. however, is beginning to make its
IMPRESSION, and the QUEER surfaces of some
Of the stones show disintegration / have
been morn ed that there are substances for ,
application to the surfaces Of stone bniid-.
ings which, when applied. arrest disinteers-
Ton without affecting the general appear-
shce Or utility OF the hui ding. 1 soggest
that this matter be looked to.
commendths report # the Commission
ers 10 your consideration and call attention
TO their several recomm ndatiOns.
also call atten ton to the report of Sup.r-
iniendent Hayden March for additional
ltshso current expense Of capitol.
SENATORIAL APPOINTMENT.
The Hon. Howell e Jackson having re-
signed his 'eat last April in the United
States Senat as one of the senators from
tennessee, It became my dutv, as Governor.
to appoint his Iuccessor. / Commissioned
tne hon; ". Z. Whitthorne. of Maury coun-
il, 1886. ''' ''A'' ''"'0f'a'eo' on April
TREASURER JAMES W. THOMAS. e.
or James W; Thomas, Treasurer, died ON the
10Th OF October, 1886. bad been offic ally
associated with him for nesrly two years, and
am peased to bear unto YOU testimony Of
his wor b as man and of his Capacity and
fidelity as public fiicer. A vacancy thus
created in this department of the States SER
vice, II became NY outy, under tue statute,
2 appoint his successor. l appointed ex.
Treasurer Atha Thomas to fill the yacAncv.
lie had recently had charge of this respons-
IDLE ofhce, and wa not only familiar with
all It's duties, but had SHOWN efficiency and
hdeiity IN the discharge of the trust.
GOV. JOHN SEWER.
II mas neen brought to my attention as Gov
ernCr Of tennessee, by correspondence, that
the grave containing the remains Of Gov.
s m sevier can be identified. and that it is
in the State of Alabama. A correspOp depoe
TO his fleet was Transmitted by me to the
state historical Society, but that organiza-
ton having no means that could be apprO-
prlatedt1 having them removed, | bring the
matter t9yopr attention for such action as
you may deem proptr 10 AXE. The remains
OF ms grand historic character and gallant
old Revolutionary soldier should be brouebt
back TO the State at the pubic expense and
lut to rest in her soil.
ts pleasing for me to acknowledge my in
debtedness for courtesy and efficiency, not
only to The heads of the departing nts of The
state government, but TO all those con-
nected herewith. and TO none more than TO
a0Jutant General X. W. uantrell, who has
ilr four years acted as Private Secrt tary 10
The Governor. /, is true that no admins
traiion of any state government can Le per-
lect under human laws, however smoothly
the machinery may run. L am pleased to
note tie fact, however, that in the admins
tratlOn of our Sta te affairs during my official
Term, there was ready and active co-opera-
lOn, as we'll as PERSONAL ana official har-
mOny.
have reason to believe that your services
IS legislator, chOsen by an intelligent and
,onhdipg constituency, will be rendered
Nnh conscientious regard for the public
interest, and in manner to meet the ap-
DtOval of those you represent, t. reflect
credit upon the state, and upOn you collect
We y ana individually. VIM. Il. BATE.
Executive Office, January 6, 1887.